Option chain shows key data for Alior Bank's stock options at various strike prices and expiration dates. Traders use this information to analyze potential trades and assess market sentiment for Alior Bank.

Alior Bank (OTC:ALORY) Stock, Option Chain

Alior Bank SA is a universal lending and deposit-taking bank that provides services primarily to a Polish customer base. Its core activities include maintaining bank accounts, granting loans and advances, issuing banking securities, and buying and selling foreign currencies. Its subsidiary group company conducts brokerage activities, consulting, financial agency services, and other financial services. Its loan and advances book is diversified across various categories, notably retail cash loans and overdrafts, housing loans and other mortgages, working capital, and investment loans. About a quarter of the amounts due from customers originate from the Mazovia province. The group's operations are financed from the funds of non-financial-sector customers deposited with the bank.

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The Details: Rumble on Friday announced that Tether plans to buy 103.33 million shares of its common stock for $7.50 per share, representing $775 million in gross proceeds. Tether offers the most widely used dollar <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stablecoins">stablecoin</a> with more than 350 million users. 
Rumble plans to use $250 million of the gross proceeds to support growth initiatives, while the remaining funds will be used for a self-tender offer of up to 70 million Rumble shares at the same price as Tether&#8217;s investment.
Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski does not intend to sell more than 10 million shares of common stock in the tender offer. He will retain his controlling stake in the company.
&#8220;I could not be more excited about this collaboration with Tether for a number of reasons. First, many people may not realize the incredibly strong connection between the cryptocurrency and free speech communities, which is rooted in a passion for freedom, transparency, and decentralization,&#8221; Pavlovski said.
&#8220;Second, the immediate commitment of adding $250 million in cash to our balance sheet not only confirms the level of support and commitment to a collaboration between our companies, it also fuels our growth initiatives. And, third, this transaction provides an immediate liquidity event for all of our stockholders who elect to participate in the self tender offer.&#8221;
Rumble&#8217;s existing board and governance structure, including Pavlovski&#8217;s super-majority voting control, will remain unchanged following the closing of the transaction. 
Tether will own a minority position in Rumble&#8217;s outstanding common stock, but will not have the right to designate any members of the board. The investment and tender offer are expected to close during the first quarter of 2025. 
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D-Wave Quantum Option Alert: Fri $8 Calls Sweep (39) Near The Ask: 2000 @ $0.7 Vs 2525 OI; Ref=$7.48

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bearish on Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in RGTI often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 17 options trades for Rigetti Computing. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 23% bullish and 70% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $27,700, and 16 calls, totaling $1,630,393.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $10.0 to $20.0 for Rigetti Computing over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Rigetti Computing's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Rigetti Computing's whale trades within a strike price range from $10.0 to $20.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Rigetti Computing Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734966934_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RGTI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$2.4</td>
<td>$2.35</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$540.5K</td>
<td>416</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RGTI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$288.4K</td>
<td>93</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RGTI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.1</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$120.0K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>859</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RGTI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$120.0K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RGTI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$90.6K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>245</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Rigetti Computing</h3>
Rigetti Computing Inc is engaged in the business of full-stack quantum computing. Its proprietary quantum-classical infrastructure provides ultra-low latency integration with public and private clouds for high-performance practical quantum computing. The company has developed the industry's first multi-chip quantum processor for scalable quantum computing systems. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Rigetti Computing, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Rigetti Computing</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 89,179,572, the price of RGTI is up 24.69% at $11.68. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 80 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Rigetti Computing</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $8.0.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
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&#x2A; An analyst from Craig-Hallum downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $12. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B. Riley Securities persists with their Buy rating on Rigetti Computing, maintaining a target price of $4. 
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Rigetti Computing with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

RGTI

A Closer Look at Rigetti Computing's Options Market Dynamics

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bearish on Archer Aviation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in ACHR often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 10 options trades for Archer Aviation. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 40% bullish and 50% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $28,000, and 9 calls, totaling $405,742.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $5.0 to $10.0 for Archer Aviation during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Archer Aviation's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Archer Aviation's whale activity within a strike price range from $5.0 to $10.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Archer Aviation Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734966927_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ACHR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$62.0K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td align="right">112</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACHR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$57.0K</td>
<td>18.7K</td>
<td align="right">127</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACHR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$2.45</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$52.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACHR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.49</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$51.6K</td>
<td>13.3K</td>
<td align="right">162</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACHR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$51.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Archer Aviation</h3>
Archer Aviation Inc advances the benefits of sustainable air mobility. The company is engaged in designing and developing a fully electric vertical takeoff and landing eVTOL aircraft for use in UAM networks. It is creating an electric airline that moves people throughout cities in a quick, safe, sustainable, and cost-effective manner.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Archer Aviation, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Archer Aviation Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 12,846,103, the ACHR's price is up by 1.37%, now at $9.62. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 63 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Archer Aviation</h3>
4 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $12.875.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Canaccord Genuity has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Archer Aviation, which currently sits at a price target of $11. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from HC Wainwright &amp; Co. keeps a Buy rating on Archer Aviation with a target price of $12. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald persists with their Overweight rating on Archer Aviation, maintaining a target price of $13. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Deutsche Bank keeps a Buy rating on Archer Aviation with a target price of $15. 
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Archer Aviation with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

ACHR

Looking At Archer Aviation's Recent Unusual Options Activity

Arthur J. Gallagher (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJG#NYSE">AJG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 11.47% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.3%. Currently, Arthur J. Gallagher has a market capitalization of $70.24 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AJG: If an investor had bought $1000 of AJG stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,973.93 today based on a price of $281.19 for AJG at the time of writing.
<h3>Arthur J. Gallagher's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734966921_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In This Stock 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Rumble. Our analysis of options history for Rumble (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUM#NASDAQ">RUM</a>) revealed 19 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 52% of traders were bullish, while 15% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $55,000, and 17 were calls, valued at $986,487.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $2.0 and $20.0 for Rumble, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Rumble's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Rumble's whale activity within a strike price range from $2.0 to $20.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Rumble Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734966920_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RUM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.45</td>
<td>$1.4</td>
<td>$1.45</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$287.2K</td>
<td>14.2K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RUM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$9.27</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$92.7K</td>
<td>203</td>
<td>102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RUM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$92.1K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>146</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RUM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$0.6</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RUM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$2.9</td>
<td>$4.79</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$47.9K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>102</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Rumble</h3>
Rumble Inc is a free-to-use video-sharing platform where users can watch, share, like, comment, and upload their own videos. Users can subscribe to channels to stay in touch with recent creator content and access video-on-demand uploaded, and live content streamed, by creators. Geographically, it generates a majority of its revenue from the United States.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Rumble, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Rumble Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 15,643,881, the RUM's price is up by 65.58%, now at $11.9. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 93 days.</li>
</ul>
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for access</a>.
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Rumble with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on RUM Options

President-elect Donald Trump has reignited trans-Atlantic trade tensions, demanding the European Union buy more U.S. oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">or face sweeping tariffs. </a>
The U.S. is already Europe's largest energy supplier. Questions remain over whether Trump&#8217;s ultimatum will escalate into a broader trade war.
"I told the European Union that they must make up their tremendous deficit with the United States by the large-scale purchase of our oil and gas. Otherwise, it is TARIFFS all the way!!!" Trump wrote Friday on his social media platform, Truth Social.
U.S. natural gas prices — tracked by the United States Natural Gas Fund LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNG#NYSE">UNG</a>) — has risen by 25% since Trump&#8217;s election victory in November.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">US LNG: A Major Player In Europe's Energy Crisis</h3>
The U.S. delivered 47 million tons (mt) of LNG over the past year (December 2023–November 2024), accounting for 51% of total U.S. LNG exports and 46% of Europe's LNG imports.
This surge in trade reflects a sharp pivot in Europe's energy strategy following the 2022 energy crisis sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and subsequent sanctions on Moscow.
Goldman Sachs data shows that U.S. LNG deliveries to Europe rose 197% during the crisis, while shipments to non-European destinations fell by 41%.
According to Samantha Dart, commodity analyst at Goldman Sachs, this reallocation was made possible by the flexible destination clauses in U.S. LNG contracts, which allow buyers to redirect cargoes to the most lucrative markets.
"The US is not only Europe's largest LNG supplier but also the primary source of future LNG import growth for the region," Dart said, citing long-term contracts signed since the start of the Ukraine war. 
These agreements amount to nearly 16 million tons per annum (mtpa), making the US the top global supplier in terms of contracted European LNG volumes.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Can US LNG Fully Replace Russian Gas?</h3>
Theoretically, U.S. LNG could replace Russia's 17 mt of annual LNG exports to Europe, according to Goldman Sachs.
However, Dart indicating that such a shift would likely come with higher costs for European buyers.
"The reallocation of US LNG cargoes to Europe could lead to higher freight costs and elevated European import prices to motivate the rerouting of shipments originally destined for other regions," Dart said. 
She added that such a move would have "little to no impact" on total U.S. LNG export volumes, given that US liquefaction capacity is already operating at its limit.
Goldman Sachs also highlighted that expanding U.S. LNG export capacity would take time, with new liquefaction facilities unlikely to come online before 2027 or 2028.
This timeline significantly limits the potential for a near-term increase in U.S. LNG exports to meet Europe's energy needs.
Yet, Europe's climate agenda may limit its willingness to commit to additional long-term LNG deals. "Europe's decarbonization goals might limit European companies' appetite for long-term commitments to grow natural gas use," Dart said. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tariffs As A Trump Negotiation Strategy</h3>
Trump's renewed focus on tariffs aligns with his broader economic agenda. During his first term, he used tariffs to push for concessions from trading partners, targeting allies like Canada, Mexico, and South Korea, as well as adversaries like China.
For example, during the 2018-2019 trade war with China, Beijing retaliated with LNG tariffs, causing US exports to collapse. It wasn't until 2020's Phase 1 trade deal that China resumed buying US LNG, signing long-term contracts that have since helped fund new US liquefaction projects.
Similar dynamics could play out with Europe if Trump's tariffs escalate. But unlike China, Europe may struggle to justify long-term LNG deals given its climate goals and reliance on diverse energy suppliers.
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U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones index falling over 300 points on Monday.
Shares of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMC#NYSE">HMC</a>) rose sharply during Monday's session after the company announced it agreed to begin discussions and consideration toward a business <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42642773/honda-nissan-start-merger-talks">integration with Nissan Motor.</a>
Nissan and Honda are planning to establish a joint holding company that will serve as the parent company for both Nissan and Honda. The joint holding parent company will be listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Nissan and Honda will subsequently be delisted. The listing of the joint holding company is scheduled for August 2026.
Honda Motor shares jumped 13.5% to $27.13 on Monday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
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<li>Rumble Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUM#NASDAQ">RUM</a>) shares jumped 75% to $12.59 after the company announced it has entered into a definitive agreement for a strategic investment of $775 million from Tether.</li>
<li>Despegar.com, Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DESP#NYSE">DESP</a>) gained 32.2% to $19.36. The company announced it will be acquired by Prosus in $1.7 Billion deal.</li>
<li>Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVXL#NASDAQ">AVXL</a>) surged 32.2% to $11.47 following fourth-quarter results. The company's Alzheimer&#8217;s Drug Blarcamesine was accepted for a review by European regulators.</li>
<li>Playa Hotels &amp; Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLYA#NASDAQ">PLYA</a>) gained 28.8% to $12.38 after Hyatt Hotels disclosed it executed an exclusivity agreement to potentially acquire the company.</li>
<li>Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) shares rose 21.8% to $11.42. The company announced it has launched its 84-Qubit Ankaa 3 System and achieved 99.5% Median Two-Qubit Gate Fidelity Milestone.</li>
<li>Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>) surged 14.6% to $12.32.</li>
<li>D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NASDAQ">QBTS</a>) gained 13.2% to $7.29.</li>
<li>New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFE#NASDAQ">NFE</a>) rose 10.7% to $13.24 after Stifel maintained a Buy rating and raised its price target from $16 to $17.</li>
<li>FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FORM#NASDAQ">FORM</a>) gained 6% to $45.32.</li>
<li>Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) rose 3.9% to $228.60.</li>
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Amidst today's fast-paced and highly competitive business environment, it is crucial for investors and industry enthusiasts to conduct comprehensive company evaluations. In this article, we will delve into an extensive industry comparison, evaluating Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) in comparison to its major competitors within the Broadline Retail industry. By analyzing critical financial metrics, market position, and growth potential, our objective is to provide valuable insights for investors and offer a deeper understanding of company's performance in the industry.
<h3>Amazon.com Background</h3>
Amazon is the leading online retailer and marketplace for third party sellers. Retail related revenue represents approximately 75% of total, followed by Amazon Web Services' cloud computing, storage, database, and other offerings (15%), advertising services (5% to 10%), and other the remainder. International segments constitute 25% to 30% of Amazon's non-AWS sales, led by Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan.
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<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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<td>Amazon.com Inc</td>
<td>48.06</td>
<td>9.13</td>
<td>3.87</td>
<td>6.19%</td>
<td>$32.08</td>
<td>$31.0</td>
<td>11.04%</td>
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<td>Alibaba Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>17.03</td>
<td>1.50</td>
<td>1.54</td>
<td>4.64%</td>
<td>$54.02</td>
<td>$92.47</td>
<td>5.21%</td>
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<td>PDD Holdings Inc</td>
<td>9.87</td>
<td>3.62</td>
<td>2.87</td>
<td>9.38%</td>
<td>$29.18</td>
<td>$59.65</td>
<td>44.33%</td>
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<td>MercadoLibre Inc</td>
<td>61.03</td>
<td>21.79</td>
<td>4.77</td>
<td>10.37%</td>
<td>$0.72</td>
<td>$2.44</td>
<td>35.27%</td>
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<td>JD.com Inc</td>
<td>11.53</td>
<td>1.65</td>
<td>0.36</td>
<td>5.22%</td>
<td>$15.92</td>
<td>$45.04</td>
<td>5.12%</td>
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<td>Coupang Inc</td>
<td>40.32</td>
<td>9.85</td>
<td>1.43</td>
<td>1.74%</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>$2.27</td>
<td>27.2%</td>
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<td>eBay Inc</td>
<td>16.38</td>
<td>5.75</td>
<td>3.23</td>
<td>11.59%</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>$1.85</td>
<td>3.04%</td>
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<td>Vipshop Holdings Ltd</td>
<td>6.51</td>
<td>1.35</td>
<td>0.49</td>
<td>2.76%</td>
<td>$1.47</td>
<td>$4.96</td>
<td>-9.18%</td>
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<td>MINISO Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>23.62</td>
<td>5.58</td>
<td>3.85</td>
<td>6.68%</td>
<td>$0.88</td>
<td>$2.03</td>
<td>19.29%</td>
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<td>Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc</td>
<td>35.10</td>
<td>4.47</td>
<td>3.23</td>
<td>2.24%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.21</td>
<td>7.79%</td>
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<td>Dillard's Inc</td>
<td>11.20</td>
<td>3.52</td>
<td>1.05</td>
<td>6.37%</td>
<td>$0.21</td>
<td>$0.63</td>
<td>-3.53%</td>
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<td>Macy's Inc</td>
<td>26.62</td>
<td>1.09</td>
<td>0.20</td>
<td>0.66%</td>
<td>$0.29</td>
<td>$2.04</td>
<td>-3.79%</td>
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<td>Nordstrom Inc</td>
<td>15.53</td>
<td>4.10</td>
<td>0.27</td>
<td>4.75%</td>
<td>$0.3</td>
<td>$1.31</td>
<td>4.34%</td>
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<td>Savers Value Village Inc</td>
<td>22.46</td>
<td>3.82</td>
<td>1.13</td>
<td>5.09%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.22</td>
<td>0.53%</td>
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<td>Kohl's Corp</td>
<td>6.38</td>
<td>0.41</td>
<td>0.09</td>
<td>0.58%</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>$1.57</td>
<td>-8.49%</td>
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<td>Groupon Inc</td>
<td>15.06</td>
<td>10.33</td>
<td>0.77</td>
<td>34.72%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>-9.48%</td>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>21.24</td>
<td>5.26</td>
<td>1.69</td>
<td>7.12%</td>
<td>$6.98</td>
<td>$14.45</td>
<td>7.84%</td>
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The current Price to Earnings ratio of 48.06 is 2.26x higher than the industry average, indicating the stock is priced at a premium level according to the market sentiment.
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The elevated Price to Book ratio of 9.13 relative to the industry average by 1.74x suggests company might be overvalued based on its book value.
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With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 3.87, which is 2.29x the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
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The Return on Equity (ROE) of 6.19% is 0.93% below the industry average, suggesting potential inefficiency in utilizing equity to generate profits.
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With higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $32.08 Billion, which is 4.6x above the industry average, the company demonstrates stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
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The gross profit of $31.0 Billion is 2.15x above that of its industry, highlighting stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
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With a revenue growth of 11.04%, which surpasses the industry average of 7.84%, the company is demonstrating robust sales expansion and gaining market share.
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<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734966044_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is a measure that indicates the level of debt a company has taken on relative to the value of its assets net of liabilities.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
By considering the Debt-to-Equity ratio, Amazon.com can be compared to its top 4 peers, leading to the following observations:
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When comparing the debt-to-equity ratio, Amazon.com is in a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers.
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The company has a lower level of debt relative to its equity, indicating a more favorable balance between the two with a lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52.
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</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Amazon.com, the PE, PB, and PS ratios are all high compared to its peers in the Broadline Retail industry, indicating overvaluation. The low ROE suggests lower profitability compared to industry peers. However, Amazon.com's high EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth outperform its competitors, reflecting strong operational performance and growth potential in the industry sector.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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In today's rapidly evolving and fiercely competitive business landscape, it is crucial for investors and industry analysts to conduct comprehensive company evaluations. In this article, we will undertake an in-depth industry comparison, assessing Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) alongside its primary competitors in the Interactive Media &amp; Services industry. By meticulously examining crucial financial indicators, market positioning, and growth potential, we aim to provide valuable insights to investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>Meta Platforms Background</h3>
Meta is the largest social media company in the world, boasting close to 4 billion monthly active users worldwide. The firm's "Family of Apps," its core business, consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. End users can leverage these applications for a variety of different purposes, from keeping in touch with friends to following celebrities and running digital businesses for free. Meta packages customer data, gleaned from its application ecosystem and sells ads to digital advertisers. While the firm has been investing heavily in its Reality Labs business, it remains a very small part of Meta's overall sales.
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<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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<td>Meta Platforms Inc</td>
<td>27.62</td>
<td>8.98</td>
<td>9.83</td>
<td>9.77%</td>
<td>$22.06</td>
<td>$33.21</td>
<td>18.87%</td>
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<td>Alphabet Inc</td>
<td>25.39</td>
<td>7.46</td>
<td>7.05</td>
<td>8.55%</td>
<td>$35.74</td>
<td>$51.79</td>
<td>15.09%</td>
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<td>Baidu Inc</td>
<td>11.38</td>
<td>0.84</td>
<td>1.64</td>
<td>2.98%</td>
<td>$9.27</td>
<td>$17.16</td>
<td>-2.58%</td>
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<td>Pinterest Inc</td>
<td>92.16</td>
<td>6.89</td>
<td>5.90</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>$-0.0</td>
<td>$0.71</td>
<td>17.71%</td>
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<td>Kanzhun Ltd</td>
<td>30.71</td>
<td>2.93</td>
<td>6.33</td>
<td>3.18%</td>
<td>$0.33</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>18.98%</td>
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<td>ZoomInfo Technologies Inc</td>
<td>360</td>
<td>2.22</td>
<td>3.30</td>
<td>1.35%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.26</td>
<td>-3.25%</td>
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<td>Yelp Inc</td>
<td>23.22</td>
<td>3.39</td>
<td>1.98</td>
<td>5.21%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.33</td>
<td>4.41%</td>
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<td>JOYY Inc</td>
<td>12.59</td>
<td>0.43</td>
<td>1.16</td>
<td>1.17%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.21</td>
<td>-1.48%</td>
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<td>Ziff Davis Inc</td>
<td>41.93</td>
<td>1.37</td>
<td>1.85</td>
<td>-2.68%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.3</td>
<td>3.69%</td>
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<td>Weibo Corp</td>
<td>6.68</td>
<td>0.66</td>
<td>1.44</td>
<td>3.78%</td>
<td>$0.14</td>
<td>$0.37</td>
<td>5.05%</td>
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<td>Tripadvisor Inc</td>
<td>53.11</td>
<td>2.04</td>
<td>1.13</td>
<td>4.33%</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>$0.48</td>
<td>-0.19%</td>
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<td>Hello Group Inc</td>
<td>7.83</td>
<td>0.83</td>
<td>0.93</td>
<td>4.03%</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$1.05</td>
<td>-12.1%</td>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>60.45</td>
<td>2.64</td>
<td>2.97</td>
<td>2.99%</td>
<td>$4.21</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>4.12%</td>
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 </style>By closely examining Meta Platforms, we can identify the following trends: 
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The stock's Price to Earnings ratio of 27.62 is lower than the industry average by 0.46x, suggesting potential value in the eyes of market participants.
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It could be trading at a premium in relation to its book value, as indicated by its Price to Book ratio of 8.98 which exceeds the industry average by 3.4x.
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<li>
The stock's relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 9.83, surpassing the industry average by 3.31x, may indicate an aspect of overvaluation in terms of sales performance.
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The Return on Equity (ROE) of 9.77% is 6.78% above the industry average, highlighting efficient use of equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
The company has higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $22.06 Billion, which is 5.24x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
The company has higher gross profit of $33.21 Billion, which indicates 4.92x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
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The company's revenue growth of 18.87% exceeds the industry average of 4.12%, indicating strong sales performance and market outperformance.
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<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
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The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio indicates the proportion of debt and equity used by a company to finance its assets and operations.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
By analyzing Meta Platforms in relation to its top 4 peers based on the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following insights can be derived:
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Meta Platforms has a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers, as evidenced by its lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.3.
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This suggests that the company has a more favorable balance between debt and equity, which can be perceived as a positive indicator by investors.
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<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
The PE, PB, and PS ratios for Meta Platforms indicate that it may be overvalued compared to its peers in the Interactive Media &amp; Services industry. However, its high ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth suggest strong financial performance relative to industry standards. This combination of high valuation multiples and strong operational metrics positions Meta Platforms as a competitive player in the sector.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

In-Depth Analysis: Meta Platforms Versus Competitors In Interactive Media &amp; Services Industry

U.S. stocks traded mixed this morning, with the Dow Jones index falling around 150 points on Monday.
Following the market opening Monday, the Dow traded down 0.36% to 42,687.90 while the NASDAQ rose 0.15% to 19,602.60. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.02% to 5,931.81.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Information technology shares jumped by 0.5% on Monday.
In trading on Friday, consumer staples shares fell by 1%.
Top Headline
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index rose to -0.12 in November compared to a revised reading of -0.5 in October.
Equities Trading UP &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>Traws Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRAW#NASDAQ">TRAW</a>) shares shot up 201% to $15.10 after the company announced progress in the development of Tivoxavir Marboxi.</li>
<li>Shares of Reliance Global Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RELI#NASDAQ">RELI</a>)got a boost, surging 194% to $3.5291 after the company issued a year-end review of its operations, as well as a look to the future.</li>
<li>RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RAPT#NASDAQ">RAPT</a>) shares were also up, gaining 160% to $2.1350 after the company announced a partnership with Shanghai Jemincare Pharmaceutical for an exclusive license agreement to develop and commercialize RPT904, a novel anti-IgE monoclonal antibody.</li>
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Equities Trading DOWN
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<li>iLearningEngines, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AILE#NASDAQ">AILE</a>) shares dropped 59% to $0.3600 after the company announced it voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy,</li>
<li>Shares of MGO Global, Inc. &nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGOL#NASDAQ">MGOL</a>) were down 59% to $0.3846 after the company announced the pricing of upsized $6.0 million public offering.</li>
<li>Castellum, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTM#NYSE">CTM</a>) was down, falling 30% to $0.42 after the company announced the pricing of a $3.6 million registered direct offering of 9.47 million shares at $0.38 per share.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 0.3% to $69.24 while gold traded down 0.5% at $2,631.70.
Silver traded up 0.8% to $30.190 on Monday, while copper fell 0.2% to $4.0940.
Euro zone
European shares were mixed today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 gained 0.3%, Germany's DAX fell 0.1% and France's CAC 40 rose 0.1%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index fell 0.3%, while London's FTSE 100 rose 0.3%.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed mostly higher on Monday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 1.19%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gaining 0.82%, China's Shanghai Composite Index declining 0.50% and India's BSE Sensex gaining 0.64%.
Economics
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index rose to -0.12 in November compared to a revised reading of -0.5 in October.
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